The Netherlands, under the guidance of Ronald Koeman, are set to host Spain in Rotterdam for the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. Following their Euro 2024 exit against England, the Dutch team will now compete against Spain, the reigning champions of the last major European tournament, which features rising star Lamine Yamal.
The home team will be without Denzel Dumfries and Jerdy Schouten of Inter, as both players have withdrawn from the training camp due to injuries. Additionally, Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and Quinten Timber of Feyenoord were not included in Koeman’s squad.
Yamal is anticipated to earn his 18th cap for the Spanish national team, playing alongside Nico Williams and Alvaro Morata. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente will be without Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza due to injury.
Match Information
- Date: Thursday, Mar. 20
- Location: Stadion Feijenoord — Rotterdam, Netherlands
Predicted Starting Lineups
Possible Netherlands XI: Verbruggen; Frimpong, De Ligt, Van Dijk, J. Timber; Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders; Simons, Brobbey, Gakpo.
Possible Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Match Prediction
Spain is favored to win the first leg on the road, with the second leg scheduled to take place in Valencia on Sunday. Prediction: Spain 3, Netherlands 1.
